Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

 Test Engineer/Operations Specialist

LOCATION: San Diego CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Must hold or be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

TRAVEL: Some travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $80,000+ USD annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

 Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer/Operations Specialist for the USV Operations and Sustainment program supporting Astrion Navy Division.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 5+ years experience with at-sea operations in a position of responsibility (US Navy Officer of the Deck, Tactical Action Officer, CIC Watch Officer, Warfare Coordinator, etc. or similar in the maritime industry). 
• College degree (BA or BS) preferred.  Will consider AA or high school diploma for exceptionally experienced candidates.        
• Demonstrated leadership of teams during at-sea operations.  
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Must be US Citizen
• USCG Maritime license as master, mate or AB is a differentiating factor. 
• Physical ability to operate from small boats and ships. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Experience with electronic charting systems such as ECDIS.
• Experience testing maritime systems at sea.  
• Experience developing and executing formal test plans.
• Military or research vessel community experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with development of systems for large Unmanned Surface Vessels.
• Draft MOVEREPs and related mission planning documentation 
  
• Maintain and update chart files for USV operations.   
• Draft test documentation to support test and development objectives for USV operations 
• Plan and execute testing of maritime unmanned vehicles and associated payloads.
• Maintain post-test documentation and prepare test analysis reports and presentations as directed  
  
• Operate mission systems for unmanned vehicles. 
• Assist with at-sea testing of vessels; Operate and maintain small boats